Post on 16-Dec-2015
Topic: Waves
Aim: Describe the parts of a wave.
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Identify the type of wave described below.
1.Does not require a medium.
2.Compressional waves
3.Particles of the medium move PARALLEL to the direction of the wave.
4.Requires a medium.
5.Can travel through a vacuum.
6.Particles of the medium move at RIGHT ANGLES to the direction of the wave.
7.Sound waves
Parts of a Compression
al(longitudinal)wave
•compression = where particles are close together
•rarefaction = where particles are far apart
•High amplitude:–compression = particles are very close together
–rarefaction = particles are very far apart
The human ear is capable of detecting sound waves with a wide range of frequencies, ranging between approximately 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.
Period •Time it takes 1 wavelength to pass a point
•Units = seconds•As frequency increases, period decreases
Let’s summarize…
1.Describe the parts of a transverse wave.
2.Describe the parts of a longitudinal wave.
3.Describe the frequency of a wave.
4.Describe the relationship between frequency and wavelength.
5.Identify the units for frequency.
6.Describe the period of a wave.
7.Describe the relationship between frequency and period.
Which change in wave properties increases wave amplitude?
1.Increased wavelength
2.Increased height
3.Decreased frequency
4.Shortened wavelength
The part of a longitudinal waves where particles are farther apart is known as the
1.crest
2.compression
3.trough
4.rarefaction
Which of the following changes in wave properties is a result of an increase in wavelength?
1.Higher crests
2.Reduced height
3.Lower frequency
4.Faster movement
The number of waves passing a point at a given time is known as
1. wavelength
2. frequency
3. period
4. amplitide
The time it takes one wavelength to pass a certain point is known as
1. wavelength
2. frequency
3. period
4. amplitude
Which of the following best describes the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
1.If the frequency remains constant, wavelength increases.
2.The wavelength decreases and frequency decreases.
3.The frequency increases as wavelength decreases.
4.If the wavelength remains constant, frequency increases.